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Every day, APHIS works to protect the health and value of America's agricultural and

natural resources. These articles and maps tell a story about how we are tackling

some of the biggest issues facing U.S. agriculture and natural resources today.

Plant Protection Today

APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) employees collaborate with many

partners, cooperators, and stakeholders to protect plant health. To keep us on the

leading edge, PPQ explores scientific frontiers, develops new plant protection

methods, and makes critical advancements that safeguard our nation’s agricultural

and natural resources while facilitating the safe global trade of agricultural products.

These stories highlight some of our most successful and impactful programs and

activities.  

A Florida Couple is Successfully Prosecuted for Lacey Act Violations 

PPQ’s Lacey Act Declaration Data Helps Build the Case for Illegal Plywood

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USDA and California Department of Food and Agriculture Join Forces to Safeguard

Agriculture 

Federal and State Employees Double Down to Eradicate Fruit Flies

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Visit our Plant Protection Today archives to read more stories!

National Wildlife Research Center Spotlights

National Wildlife Research Center researchers are dedicated to finding biologically

sound, practical, and effective solutions for resolving wildlife damage management

issues. The following spotlights showcase our expertise and holistic approach to

addressing today’s wildlife-related challenges.

Capturing Valuable Snake Data Using Cameras 

Recent work with wildlife cameras has led to a new method for estimating potential

predation risks to native birds by brown treesnakes.

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Plague in the United States 

Wildlife Services monitors plague activity in wildlife. Their research results support

the use of predators, such as coyotes, as sentinel species to track plaque occurrence

on the landscape. 

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Interactive Story Maps

As an animal and plant health agency, geographic information systems (GIS) are

critical to our work. We survey for pests and diseases, set quarantine boundaries,

and track wildlife hazards, among other tasks that require spatial awareness. We use

GIS to visualize, analyze, and interpret data, formulate policy, and make operational

decisions. GIS technology ensures we are more efficient in our work, which leads to

cost savings, better record keeping, and improved communication internally and

externally. The interactive maps in this gallery represent APHIS’ many programs. 

African Swine Fever 

Asian Longhorned Beetle 
Asian Longhorned Tick 

Citrus Canker in Texas 

Citrus Disease - You Can Help Stop the Spread! 

Citrus Federal Quarantines 

Commodity-Based Resource and Assistance 

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) 
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Known Infested Counties 

Spongy Moth Federal Quarantine 

APHIS and AMS Geospatial Hub 

History of Wildlife Service 

History of the National Wildlife Research Center 

Imported Fire Ants Quarantine Areas 

Maryland Detector Dogs 
New World Screwworm 

One Health - White Tailed Deer 

Protecting Cereal Grains from Stem Rust 

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease 

State Regulations for the Domestic Movement of Live Aquatic Animals 

WS Nonlethal Initiative 

Wild Bird Avian Influenza Surveillance 
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